Dr. Xiaolei Zhu sees patients in Port Jefferson Station, NY and Point Jeff Station, NY. Her medical specialty is adult nephrology. Dr. Zhu obtained her medical school training at Shanghai Medical University and performed her residency at Bridgeport Hospital. Her areas of expertise include the following: kidney stones, glomerulonephritis, and hypertension (high blood pressure). She is an in-network provider for Amerigroup, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Empire BlueCross BlueShield, in addition to other insurance carriers.

Dr. Brian O'Hea is a physician who specializes in surgical oncology (cancer surgery). In his practice, he is particularly interested in breast biopsy, cancer surgery, and breast surgery. Patient ratings for Dr. O'Hea average 4.0 stars out of 5. Dr. O'Hea is in-network for Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP), Fidelis, and Viant, as well as other insurance carriers. After attending Georgetown University School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers.

Dr. Sandeep Mallipattu's specialty is adult nephrology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Mallipattu include kidney stones, glomerulonephritis, and hypertension (high blood pressure). After attending Boston University School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He accepts Viant, Healthfirst, CIGNA Plans, and more.

Dr. Lukasz Czerwonka works as a cancer surgeon and ear, nose and throat specialist in Stony Brook, NY and East Setauket, NY. Areas of expertise for Dr. Czerwonka include fine needle aspiration (FNA), thyroid cancer, and sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB). He accepts HealthSmart, Viant, Healthfirst, and more. After completing medical school at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Dr. Czerwonka performed his residency at Western Reserve Care System and a hospital affiliated with Wright State University.

Dr. Triantafillos Fillos' specialties are adult hematology and adult oncology. He practices in East Setauket, NY, Jackson Heights, NY, and Manhasset, NY. Dr. Fillos obtained his medical school training at St. George's University School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Stony Brook University Medical Center. These areas are among his clinical interests: cancer and blood disorders. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Amerigroup, Viant, and Healthfirst. Dr. Fillos (or staff) speaks Spanish, German, and Greek. His hospital/clinic affiliations include NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, St. Francis Hospital, and North Shore University Hospital at Manhasset.

Dr. David Baker is a physician who specializes in maternal and fetal medicine (perinatology). Areas of expertise for Dr. Baker include colposcopy, genital warts, and loop electrosurgical excision (LEEP). He accepts Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Viant, in addition to other insurance carriers. After completing medical school at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine, he performed his residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Baker has received the following distinction: New York Metro Area's Top Doctors, Castle Connolly. He is conversant in Spanish. He is affiliated with St. Charles Hospital (Port Jefferson, NY), St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, and Stony Brook University Hospital.

Dr. Frank Darras is an urologist. His clinical interests include bladder cancer, urge incontinence (overactive bladder), and benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). Dr. Darras takes Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, and Viant, in addition to other insurance carriers. He studied medicine at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University. Dr. Darras (or staff) is conversant in Spanish and Greek.

Dr. Minsig Choi works as a hematologist and oncologist. He is especially interested in bleeding disorders, colon cancer, and cancer prevention. He is an in-network provider for HealthSmart, Viant, and Healthfirst, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Choi obtained his medical school training at Far Eastern University, Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation and performed his residency at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. Dr. Choi (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Urdu, Mandarin, and Arabic.

Dr. Adam Korzenko works as a pediatric dermatologist and surgical dermatologist. He is rated highly by his patients. Areas of expertise for Dr. Korzenko include cryotherapy, acne, and psoriasis. Viant, Healthfirst, and CIGNA Plans are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Korzenko honors. Dr. Korzenko attended Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Stony Brook University Medical Center for residency. He speaks Spanish. He is affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital.

Dr. Jonathan Buscaglia is an adult gastroenterology specialist in East Setauket, NY. These areas are among his clinical interests: esophageal cancer, stomach cancer, and gallstones. Viant, Healthfirst, and CIGNA Plans are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Buscaglia accepts. He attended SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine for residency. In addition to English, Dr. Buscaglia (or staff) speaks Urdu, Greek, and Ukrainian.

Dr. Jordan Slutsky sees patients in East Setauket, NY, Stony Brook, NY, and Northport, NY. His medical specialty is MOHS-micrographic surgery. Patient ratings for Dr. Slutsky average 5.0 stars out of 5. Clinical interests for Dr. Slutsky include warts, contact dermatitis, and rosacea. Dr. Slutsky is an in-network provider for HealthSmart, Viant, and Healthfirst, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Stony Brook University Medical Center, Dr. Slutsky attended Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine. Dr. Slutsky has received the distinction of New York Rising Stars. He is professionally affiliated with Northport VA Medical Center.

Dr. Sahar Ahmad is an adult critical care and adult pulmonology specialist in East Setauket, NY. These areas are among Dr. Ahmad's clinical interests: lung biopsy, bronchoscopy, and pneumonia. She accepts Viant, Healthfirst, and CIGNA Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. After attending Weill Cornell Medical College for medical school, she completed her residency training at North Shore University Hospital and a hospital affiliated with UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

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What is a Biopsy?

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on your procedure, you may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. Be certain to tell your doctor if you are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. You will have to wait a few days to hear the results.